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Podcast: WBEZ News
Episode: House Speaker 'Chris' Welch's charity taking money from donors with a stake in Springfield decisions
Description: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch has taken campaign money from individuals and interest groups that could benefit from his decision-making in Springfield — including contributions from lobbyists, businesses and unions.
The Hillside Democrat also has a charity that’s gotten backing from some of the same interests, though with less transparency regarding who his charity has gotten its money from, records show.
Welch helped launch Black Excellence in Bleu last year as a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization. HOST: PUENTE